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Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) beats the Star EV Sirius 4+2 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Star EV Sirius 4+2's 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Star EV Sirius 4+2's 2.
  • Both the Star EV Sirius 4+2 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Star EV Sirius 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · STAR-EV-SIRIUS-4-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Star EVSirius 4+2TomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)Winner
MSRP range$26,690
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi1
Range (high)60 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity105 Ah1
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage48 V1
Seats6162
Length140 in1150 in2
Width47 in152.5 in2
Height79 in181 in2
Curb weight1,550 lb11,421 lb2
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum)14-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park2
SuspensionAdjustable coil-over shocks, independent front1Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks2
Display size7 in2
Warranty2 yr15 yr2
Battery warranty6.5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes2
Ground clearance5.8 in1
Turning radius15 ft1
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi~80 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

1 SOURCE: starev.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 60 miwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Star EV Sirius 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Star EV Sirius 4+2— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$26,690.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,651.40
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$28,644

est. $459.17/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 07/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Star EV Sirius 4+2 or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.